Todd Bowles believes he's 'earned the chance' to return as Buccaneers coach despite disappointing finish

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season concluded with a win but resulted in playoff elimination due to another NFC South outcome. This marks the end of a significant collapse after a promising 6-2 start, with the team winning only two of their last nine games. The Carolina Panthers claimed the division title, ending the Buccaneers' four-year run as division champs.

Head coach Todd Bowles faces scrutiny over job security but defends his record, citing three consecutive division titles. Bowles acknowledged the team's decline was due to execution errors rather than talent issues and emphasized the need for self-evaluation and potential changes in coaching and player strategies.

The Buccaneers' future includes quarterback Baker Mayfield and young offensive talents like Bucky Irving and Emeka Egbuka. However, franchise icons Mike Evans and Lavonte David may depart, and challenges remain with a struggling defense ranked 19th in yards allowed and 27th against the pass.

Bowles plans to evaluate and potentially adjust the team's defensive scheme and coaching